All Commodities articles – Page 4
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NewsFilippo Berio volumes hit by spike in olive oil prices
Filippo Berio has marked another “challenging year” as record olive oil inflation continues to weigh on profits
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NewsOver £500m of British beef exports ‘under threat’ ahead of EU deforestation law
The EU’s anti-deforestation laws come into place at the end of December
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NewsMrBeast’s Feastables commits to Tony’s cocoa sourcing principles
Feastables has set out its own ethical sourcing strategy, which seeks to get West African children out of farms and into school
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NewsGovernment backing urged for ‘definitive’ farm emissions baselining scheme
A partnership between Lloyds Banking Group and Soil Association Exchange has created a ‘first of its kind’ baseline for the climate impact of farms
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Category ReportHow cocoa is going green
Chocolate brands are facing increased scrutiny over their eco-credentials. How prepared are big brands? And what lies ahead?
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Analysis & FeaturesThe UK’s 10 favourite chocolate brands 2024
A global shortage of cocoa, triggered by adverse weather, has pushed up chocolate prices. But which brands are Brits still willing to fork out for?
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NewsEngland set for third worst harvest ever, new research finds
Analysis by the Energy & Climate Intelligence Unit said the impact of bad weather would make the UK more dependent on imports
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NewsMedia Bites 9 September: Unilever, Tesco, Asda, 7-Eleven, Charlie Bigham
Unilever is finally pulling out of Russia
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NewsFinnebrogue partners with Foods Connected on AI chatbot project
The meat and plant-based manufacturer will trial a generative AI chatbot that answers employee questions on allergens
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NewsGhana set to increase cocoa farmgate prices as suppliers face more cost squeezes
Ghana and neighbouring Ivory Coast are soon set to unveil government-stipulated cocoa farmgate prices for the 2024/25 season
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KVI TrackerCawston Press warns of further juice price pressures amid profits slide
The supplier said it did not expect a reprieve in raw material costs anytime soon
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NewsFairtrade urges EU to address deforestation law ‘shortcomings’
The EU’s Deforestation Regulation will come into force in just over five months
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NewsPip & Nut becomes first UK snack brand to commit to Tony’s supply chain principles
Tony’s has so far signed up five UK ‘mission allies’ that have committed to supporting more sustainable sourcing
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Comment & OpinionUkraine needs our trade, not just charitable aid
UK supermarkets and retailers must seize this opportunity to stock more Ukrainian products, says Mike Penrose, co-founder and partner at FuturePlus
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NewsIllycaffè confident of further growth despite coffee price volatility
Illycaffè has boosted first-half profits as revenues increased in all its major markets and distribution channels, with the Italian coffee roaster keeping a tight control over costs
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NewsBritish Sugar and NFU agree on sugar beet contract for 2025/26 season
The quick resolution to negotiations was hailed by both parties – who were at loggerheads last year in talks over the current season’s prices
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NewsUK supermarkets urge Defra to green-light deforestation law
Britain’s leading retailers told Defra secretary Steve Reed to press ahead with anti-deforestation regulation
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NewsAfrican countries step up efforts in the lead-up to EUDR amid pushback
Major cocoa producing countries, Ghana and Ivory Coast, reject claims they will not be prepared for the December 2024 deadline
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NewsFake olive oil on the rise as Mediterranean markets continue to struggle
Fraudsters are taking advantage of olive oil’s record prices to sell fake goods
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NewsCity snapshot: Lindt warns of further price hikes as cost of cocoa remains at record heights
Lindt & Sprüngli Group has achieved “robust” sales and profits growth in a “successful” first half of 2024, but the Swiss chocolatier warned of ongoing challenges caused by record high cocoa prices. Plus, trading update from Eagle Eye and Compass Group